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AO03 EDF

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,796 mi
Last recorded228,796 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 228,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

outer and under sills corroded and weak

Pass 20 Aug 2015 180,576 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 170,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 170,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 154,867 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 154,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front bumper trim insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2012 139,846 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 128,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

front crossmember corroded, advise

front wipers smear, advise

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut, advise

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,470 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 117,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 117,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,486 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 65,647 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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AO03 EDF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 EDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO03 EDF is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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